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As confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis surge across the United States, food and nutrition professionals are fielding more questions about food safety, fresh produce, and protecting patients who are immunocompromised. To provide evidence-based guidance within your scope of practice, you need to understand what Cyclospora is, recognize concerns that…
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Focus on Infection Control During National Wellness Month
August is National Wellness Month, and the need to ensure wellness has been drastically heightened in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. This month, we’re focusing on the promotion of…
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August is National Wellness Month, and the need to ensure wellness has been drastically heightened in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Becky’s Note for July
As we continue to battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, we are dedicated to providing more resources and research on the virus and its effects. We are eager to help all…
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As we continue to battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, we are dedicated to providing more resources and research on the virus and…
Playing an Essential Role in Nutrition Care
Becky Dorner has a passion for health and nutrition, leading her to find innovative solutions and share her knowledge with the global dietetics community. We are so proud of Becky’s…
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Becky Dorner has a passion for health and nutrition, leading her to find innovative solutions and share her knowledge with the global…
Food- and Nutrition-Related Resources and Updates on COVID-19
Has the COVID-19 pandemic changed your eating habits – either out of boredom from being at home more or from food shortages impacting your choices? The way we think about…
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Has the COVID-19 pandemic changed your eating habits – either out of boredom from being at home more or from food shortages…
Diversity in Nutrition and Dietetics
Diversity and dietetics: how do we combine, esteem, and coordinate these two aspects in our professional lives? Incorporating diversity in the field of nutrition is critical in providing the best…
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Diversity and dietetics: how do we combine, esteem, and coordinate these two aspects in our professional lives? Incorporating diversity in the field…
June’s Note from Becky
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re continuing to offer the latest updates and resources related to the virus. Our hearts go out to all those who have been…
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re continuing to offer the latest updates and resources related to the virus. Our hearts…
Food and Nutrition Programs for Older Adults
Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior: Food and Nutrition Programs for Community-Residing Older Adults Eat Right Pro – Academy of…
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Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior: Food and Nutrition Programs for Community-Residing…
Celebrate Men’s Health Month in June
Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, and more. The entire month of June is dedicated to heightening awareness of preventable health conditions and diseases…
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Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, and more. The entire month of June is dedicated to…
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is an opportunity to have conversations about the brain, what it does and its importance, and to recognize that Alzheimer’s and Dementia are major public…
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Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is an opportunity to have conversations about the brain, what it does and its importance, and to…
Observing World Food Safety Day in June
Food safety is more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic when strong safety and health precautions are in place across the world. World Food Safety Day was created to increase…
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Food safety is more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic when strong safety and health precautions are in place across the…
COVID-19 Updates & Resources
How Feeding America Is Fighting the ‘Perfect Storm’ of Food Shortages During the Coronavirus Pandemic Time Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, aims to help those who need…
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How Feeding America Is Fighting the ‘Perfect Storm’ of Food Shortages During the Coronavirus Pandemic Time Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic…
CMS NEWS: Trump Administration Unveils Enhanced Enforcement Actions Based on Nursing Home COVID-19 Data and Inspection Results
Trump Administration Unveils Enhanced Enforcement Actions Based on Nursing Home COVID-19 Data and Inspection Results The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled enhanced enforcement for nursing homes with…
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Trump Administration Unveils Enhanced Enforcement Actions Based on Nursing Home COVID-19 Data and Inspection Results The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
This self-study course provides a comprehensive review of the required reading while using engaging and relatable case studies to assess the learner’s knowledge.
Nutrition Care for Patients with Kidney Disease
Nadia Marzella, MS, RDN, CSR, LD
This continuing education program provides invaluable content for nutrition professionals, especially those working in oncology nutrition. It reviews important concepts that both generalist and specialist practitioners can utilize to improve their clinical judgement and critical thinking skills. The case-study format allows for…
Medical Nutrition Therapy for Cancer Prevention and Treatment Course
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
The strength of this CPE program is how easily translatable the data is to clinical practice. The course provides specific data about which food groups included in a low-fat vegan diet provide the most benefits to body weight and fat mass reduction,…
Low-Fat Vegan Diet and Metabolic Health in Overweight Adults
Cassie Christopher, MD, RDN
The course highlights the issue of obesity in older adults, bringing it to the forefront through a multifaceted curriculum. The readings, videos, and podcasts create a comprehensive learning experience that addresses critical aspects of the topic. It provides practical and evidence-based solutions,…
Aging and Obesity: Promoting Wellness and Bridging Gaps in Care
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LDN
As the population is aging, it is important to gain more insight on nutrition and cognitive decline. This course and required reading are timely and align with the Academy’s vision with the Council of Future Practice.
Ultra-Processed Food and Older Adult Cognitive Health Self-Study Course
Emma Fogt, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, EdD
BDA courses are well written and make learning effective and applicable to clinical practice. Because they use a case study approach, the course tests are applicable to real life clinical practice.
Beyond BMI: Reframing Obesity
Emma Fogt, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
The required reading and the self-study course contain a wealth of knowledge for all oncology RDNs. I learned things that I didn’t know, even after 17 years. I think it’s a great test of one’s knowledge, especially as a pre-test to the…
Nutrition Therapy for Cancer Treatment Self-Study Course
Keri Ryniak, RD, CSO, CNSC
This course can help the nutrition professional expand their competency in diabetes self-management education and support, since medications for people with diabetes is an essential education conversation.
A Dietitian’s Guide to Medications for Patients with Diabetes, 13th Edition Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
The required reading and self study course are excellent resources for anyone working with individuals with diabetes who are pregnant. The course is a good assessment of one’s knowledge of the information. Diabetes in pregnancy is complex, so keeping up to date…
Diabetes and Pregnancy: A Nutrition Update
Casey Seiden, MS, RDN, CDCES
This topic is fairly controversial and updates are needed for clinical competence and excellence. This self study course allows the RDN and the NDTR to delve into evidence-based recommendations to shape their practice.
Guidance for Evaluation and Management of GERD- Short Course
Hannah Lowe, DNP, FNP-C, RDN, CDCES
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